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UPDATED (9/1/2026): FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE LAYOFFS AT TYSON FOODS

United Township High School District #30

August 18, 2026

UPDATE: There is a Rapid Response Workshop being held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark from 11:00am -4:00pm. This includes information sessions, a resource fair and career/hiring event. For more information, click here.

For those UTHS and UTEC families impacted by the recent and abrupt closure of the Tyson Plant in Joslin, we are committed to bring you resources and opportunities as we are made aware of them. The United Way put out a community resource and referral guide that you can view here. This guide includes information about:

  • Unemployment Assistance

  • Job Search

  • Counseling

  • Food and Nutrition

  • Clothing

  • Healthcare

  • Housing

  • Transportation

  • Shelters

  • Rent and Utility Assistance

Please check back periodically as we will continue to update this post.